Opportunities for Graduates from

Dip in Construction Engineering

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2Innovative Approach in Engineering EducationStudents participate in state of the art basic and applied projects in engineering

information technology infrastructure systems data modeling and visualization knowledge

management for decisions support systems and other advanced technology based areas.

Awarded by NIM:

• Diploma in Construction Engineering

Recognized by

Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists

as equivalent to the Polytechnic Diploma in Singapore

Articulate to

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Course Fees Comparison

$21,013.06 per year

without TG

5880*3= 17,640

for 3 years with TG

$18,800 for 2 years

Poly course fees (SP)NIM

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Course Fees Comparison

S$9,095.00 * 3 =S$ 27,285$18,800 for 2 yrs

BCANIM

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Jobs Prospects with DCE

1. Asst Project Engineer

2. Draftsman

3. Civil & Structure Resident Technical Officer

4. CAD Trainee

5. AutoCAD Trainee

6. Coordinator Assistant/ Database

7. Civil Structural Drafter

8. Project Coordinator

9. Project Executive

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Jobs Prospects with DCE

11. Assistant Site Engineer

12. Quantity Surveyor/ Drafter

13. Civil & Structural Engineer

14. Sales Executive

15. Assistant Engineer (Planning, Control & Documentations)

16. Site Coordinator

17. Planning Executive

18. Project Administrator

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Salary Range

Job Roles Salary Range

�Assistant Project Engineer S$1800 - S$2800

�Assistant Design Engineer S$1800 - S$2800

�Site Supervisor S$1800 - S$2800

�Project Administrator S$1800 - S$2800

�Assistant Engineer S$1800 - S$2800

�Assistant Project Manager S$1800 - S$2800

(Construction)

�Sales Executive S$1800 - S$2800

�Cost Estimator S$1800 - S$2800

�Quantity Surveyor/ Drafter S$1800 – S$2800

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Further

Study Opportunities

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Diploma in Construction Engineering

3 GCE ‘O’ LevelsPass Mathematics

High School Graduate

(a good pass in Math) & IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

2 Years 24 Modules

(4mths Industrial Orientation )

Bachelor Degree

(University of South Australia)/

(Griffith University)

Professional Engineering (UK)

OR

Master of Engineering (UK)

SIET Level 3

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Fellowship Examination

[����FSIET, CertTS]

6 subjects (Engineering* or Management Stream)

[=Final year of an accredited First Degree standard]

Level 3

Membership Examination

[����MSIET, CertET]

8 subjects (Engineering*/Construction)

[=Poly Diploma standard/NIM DCE ]

Level 2

Associate Membership Examination

[ ����AMSIET, CertEA)

8 subjects (common)

[=ITE – Higher Nitec standard ]

Level 1

SIET Professional Examinations

(A) Structure & Standard

SIET = Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET)

SPE = The Society of Professional Engineers, United Kingdom.

NIM = Nanyang Institute of Management

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Routes to become a PEng(UK) via NIM- Diploma in

Construction Engineering and SIET Professional Exam

ITE – Nitec in any

Engineering discipline or its

equivalent

ITE – Higher Nitec/

formely ITC or its

equivalent

NIM – Diploma in

Construction Engineering

or its equivalent

•AACEI(USA) – CCE;

•PMI(USA) – PMP;

•IFA (UK) - PFA

The Society of Professional Engineers, UK

���� MSE, PEng(UK)

SIET – Level 1 (Associate Membership)

Examination (8 Subjects)

� AMSIET, SIET - CertEA

SIET – Level 2 (Membership) Examination

(8 Subjects)

� MSIET, SIET - CertET

SIET – Level 3 ( Fellowship) Examination

[Engineering or Management Stream*]

(6 subjects)

FSIET, SIET-

CertTS

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• Students who graduate from Diploma in Construction Engineering (Awarded by Nanyang Institute of Management) may have a chance to do further study at Griffith University from Australia. Student will need to complete 2.5 years at Griffith University to get their Bachelor of Engineering (Civil).

• On graduation, the student will be eligible for membership of Engineers Australia with corresponding international recognition.

Bachelor of Engineering

(Civil Engineering)-Gold Coast Campus

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Work-integrated learning

• An integrated program of exposure to industry practice will be built into the

program. Practising engineers will be directly involved in the learning and

teaching process, particularly through involvement with laboratory and

tutorial sessions.

• Staff will draw upon their industry/professional experience in choosing their

laboratory activities, their projects and/or case studies and problems.

• Field trips will enhance awareness of the current industry/professional

practice. The final year industrial affiliates program provides a capstone

WiL experience, integrating technical expertise with the practical issues of

professional/industry practice.

Bachelor of Engineering

(Civil Engineering)

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Professional Accreditation

• On graduation, you will be eligible for membership

of Engineers Australia with corresponding

international recognition.

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�Graduates are employed in many areas of both the public and

private sectors including local and state government

departments and small to large multinational consulting firms.

�Past graduates have obtained jobs with civil and structural

consulting firms and with government bodies such as the Gold

Coast City Council and the Department of Transport and Main

Roads.

Career Opportunities

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Bachelor of Construction Management &

Economics

NIM Graduates can direct enroll to 2nd Year of Bachelor of

Construction Management & Economics from University of

South Australia.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics

are well equipped as construction professionals to follow a wide range of

career paths in the construction industry both locally and in many

overseas countries:

1. New Zealand

2. Singapore

3. Malaysia

4. Hong Kong

5. The United Kingdom

6. Ireland and other parts of the European community

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The Programme Bachelor of Construction

Management and Economics is fully

recognized by the following:

• Australia Institute of Building

• Australian Institute of Building Surveyors

• Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors

• Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors

• Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers

• Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia

• Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors

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Bachelor of Built Environment

(University of South Australia)

NIM Graduates may get the direct entry to

2nd Year of Bachelor of Build Environment

from University of South Australia.

Professional accreditation

• The program is professionally endorsed by the

Australian Institute of Building (AIB)

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Bachelor of Built Environment

(University of South Australia)

Career Opportunities

� project manager

� construction manager

� supervisor

� estimator

� construction planner

� contract administrator

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20Strengths of the School of Engineering

• Students can finish diploma within two years.

• Industrial relevant curriculum taught by

industry specialists using the latest teaching

material and cases.

• Students can get the practical learning from

Industrial Orientation.

• Students will get the knowledge and

competencies in managing interior decoration

and display projects for commercial, office,

hotel, retail and other buildings.

• It will open up opportunities for the students to

obtain position in space exhibition and interior

decoration firms in their own country.

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21Benefits for Graduates with SIET

• SIET'S certification programs enjoy a worldwide reputation for

Engineering Technologists.

• NIM Graduates will meet the academic requirements to sit for SIET

Professional Certificate Level 3 exam and to continue their MEng(Technology Management)/MSc/MBA in Singapore.

• Graduates who pass SIET Level 3 exams may choose to further study

for Master of Engineering (UK).

• Graduates may register as Professional Engineering (UK) after

taking the Professional Engineering Test from UK.

• Graduates who meet the relevant working experience can use of SIET

Certified Scheme title after Certified member’s name which reflects a

member’s professional status and recognition globally.

• Certification of Registration as a Certified Technical Specialist,

“CertTS”

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Jobs Opportunities in Other Country

which is developed and developing in

Construction Industry!

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Singapore

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Dubai is said to be home to 15% to 25% of

the world's 125,000 construction cranes.

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2nd Largest industry in India!�The construction industry is the second largest

industry of the country after agriculture. It makes

a significant contribution to the national economy and provides employment to large number of

people.

�The use of various new technologies and

development of project management strategies has made it possible to undertake projects of mega

scale.

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India

Construction

Industrysources: http://business.ezinemark.com/the-

future-of-construction-in-india-to-2014-aarkstore-enterprise-31dac7998d6.html

• The Indian construction industry, is attracting huge investments in all of its markets including commercial, industrial, infrastructure,institutional and residential construction, and is expected to attract international players.

• The complexity of Indian construction projects offer considerable opportunities for international market participants to bring their technologies and best practices to India. The Indian construction industry grew at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 18.53% over the review period.

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Jobs Prospects in India!

• Real estate is a booming industry in India and civil and construction engineers are continually in demand particularly during the last decade.

• Civil engineers are required all over India because construction activity is going on in full swing in whole of India and in almost all major cities.

Sources: www.sunseven.hubpages.com/jobs

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• New Technology & new techniques

are required to learn!

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Nanyang’s Diploma in Construction Engineering

will train the students to get the latest technical

knowledge and practical knowledge to carve a

career in the Construction Engineering Industry.